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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.54, 7,926.52 and 2,817.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.54, 7,926.52 and 2,817.06 is: 4,226.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.54 : 7,926.52 = 2,817.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.54/7,926.52 = 2,817.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.54x = 7,926.52 × 2,817.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.54x = 22,329,482.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,329,482.43/5,283.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.24

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